Course name: English for Academic Purpose
Report Title: Importance of reading in Tertiary Level.
Name: Frances Maria Raikanikoda
ID No: S11101848
Group #: Tutors Name: Mrs Alice Rore
Date: 11th October, 2013
ABSTRACT
This report will discuss the importance of reading to the tertiary students. Firstly it will consider the reasons why some students are interested in reading. Secondly it will discuss some of the problems faced as readers. Thirdly it will look at some of the things that they have gained as readers. Finally it will look at some of the strategies on how to encourage others to read.
TABLE OF CONTENT.
Introduction
6-7
Methods
8
Results
9
Discussion
10-13
Conclusion
14
Recommendation
15
Bibliography
16
Appendix
17-18
LIST OF FIGURES
1. The graph below shows how reading importance reading is for tertiary students.
The pie chart above shows that 45% of the students says that reading is important because in offers us wide range of information.25% of the students says that reading is important for better understanding, 20% says that it is important for general knowledge and 10% says that reading is important is important because it helps in speaking fluent English.
2. The graph below shows what types of books is often used by tertiary students.
The graph above shows that 12 students often use text books and lecture notes together because they could be used simultaneously and that will be 60%.
5 students or 25% of the students use text books alone while reading since it contains all the concepts. 4 students or 20% of the students use lecture notes alone since it is much more simplified compared to text books. 1 student uses the course prescription along with the text book.
INTRODUCTION
Reading is fundamental to function in today’s society. Reading is a vital skill in finding a job and also it develops the mind. At tertiary level it
Bibliography: Anne M (1978 pg. 39) At times reading seems hard for DFL students at USP since there could be new vocabs and students have no idea about it